Sher Shah Suri’s childhood name was Farid Khan. He acquired the title ‘Sher Khan’ (Tiger Lord) after single-handedly killing a tiger during a hunt. He later crowned himself ‘Sher Shah’ (King Tiger) after defeating the Mughal emperor Humayun and establishing ...
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Dashwant (or Daswanth) was a famous Hindu painter who flourished during the time of Emperor Akbar. Recognized for his extraordinary talent, he was among the leading artists who contributed to early Mughal masterpieces, including the massive illustration work on the ...
The first clear synthesis of Indo-Iranian (Persian) architecture is seen in Sher Shah’s Tomb at Sasaram, completed around 1545. Built atop a vast plinth in the middle of a lake, it combines the imposing dome and octagonal structure of Persian ...
Akbar’s main objective in the Battle of Haldighati (1576) was unequivocally to bring Rana Pratap under his control. Rana Pratap Singh of Mewar was the sole major Rajput ruler who refused to submit to Mughal authority. Akbar considered his submission ...
The finest and most representative buildings constructed by Emperor Akbar are found at Fatehpur Sikri, his temporary capital built between 1569 and 1585. These structures, including the Panch Mahal and the Buland Darwaza, showcase a unique blend of Persian, Hindu ...